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In a first, an LGBTI+ association’s representative elected to the İstanbul City Council

In a first, an LGBTI+ association’s representative elected to the İstanbul City Council

A representative from the Social Policy, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Studies Association (SPoD) has been elected to the steering committee of the İstanbul City Council of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

10 February 2022

Campaign for LGBTI+s' political participation: ‘Turkey is ready for this'

Campaign for LGBTI+s' political participation: ‘Turkey is ready for this'

“Society is none other than ourselves. Turkey is ready for LGBTI+s. Turkey is ready for this,” says the Social Policy, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Studies Association (SPoD), launching a campaign for political participation.

21 January 2022

Calls to LGBTI+ hotline has increased by 85 percent during pandemic

Calls to LGBTI+ hotline has increased by 85 percent during pandemic

LGBTI+s experience more violence during the pandemic as they return to families' homes, according to a new report.

SPoD LGBTI Office to Remain Closed For a While Due To Attacks, Threats

SPoD LGBTI Office to Remain Closed For a While Due To Attacks, Threats

SPoD LGBTI has announced that its office will remain closed for a while after its office was attacked and the police carried out a search in the office instead of intervening in the attackers.

We’ve Asked SPoD About LGBTI Bans: Bans are Against LGBTI Movement Growing

We’ve Asked SPoD About LGBTI Bans: Bans are Against LGBTI Movement Growing

Serdar Ocaksönmez from the SPoD has stated the bans criminalize LGBTIs and make them feel under threat.

6 December 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Message From Sezen Aksu for Pride Week: Love Wins

Message From Sezen Aksu for Pride Week: Love Wins

In her message she has sent to the Pride Parade Committee, Sezen Aksu has noted “No kind of violence can ever separate anyone from their nature or beliefs. Sooner or later love wins”.